Comic Strips as a Strategy to Promote Lexical Competence (80162)
Session Chair: William Choy
Sunday, 16 June 2024 10:45
Session: Session 1
Room: Salle 103
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Lexical competence is fundamental for learning a foreign language and developing other skills. However, vocabulary appropriation is an issue in classrooms since memorization techniques do not contribute to the long-term enrichment of vocabulary background. Considering this context, the objective is to know if the comic strip is a strategy to enhance vocabulary learning in English as a foreign language. Methodologically, an experimental design took place through the following phases: diagnostic, treatment, and post-diagnostic on a sample of first-semester 60 students during the fall of 2023. There were 30 students randomly assigned to a control group and 30 to the experimental group, respectively. The results show that the comic allows creative vocabulary work, which improves learning of new lexicon and positive attitude towards foreign languages. It increases students’ performance rate in activities. Besides, the image helped them remember the meaning, and its constant use allowed reference to other structures until forming more complex phrases. Regarding motivation, it improved when the students did something different from what they were used to since comics are an appropriate way to promote writing and reading skills because the stories are full of adventure and humor. In conclusion, this strategy is a practical teaching tool for students since, due to its simplicity and design, it is suitable for learning the lexicon in different areas of study.
Authors:
Norma Flores González, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Mexico
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Norma Flores González is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla in Mexico
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